Big Sky travel guide
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You're Going to Love Big Sky
With a population of 2,308, Big Sky is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Big Sky has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Big Sky
Where to Eat in Big Sky
If you’re looking for affordable options, Olive B's Big Sky (151 Center Ln.) and Horn & Cantle (750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd , MT) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Everett's 8,800 (50 Big Sky Resort) and Spanish Peaks Mountain Club (181 Clubhouse Fork) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Big Sky.
When to visit Big Sky
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Big Sky in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Big Sky, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Big Sky
Plane
Although Big Sky doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), which is located 38 miles from Big Sky. West Yellowstone is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, United Airlines, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Big Sky departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 03m.
Car
Another option to get to Big Sky is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 33 miles from Big Sky. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.
Airlines serving Big Sky
Where to stay in Big Sky
Average rates range from around $481 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,027 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Big Sky
Most booked hotels in Big Sky
Renting a car in Big Sky
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Big Sky (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.